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kinetic theory

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kinetic theory [kə′ned·ik ′thē·ə·rē]
(statistical mechanics)
A theory which attempts to explain the behavior of physical systems on the assumption that they are composed of large numbers of atoms or molecules in vigorous motion; it is further assumed that energy and momentum are conserved in collisions of these particles, and that statistical methods can be applied to deduce the particles' average behavior. Also known as molecular theory.
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Gaseous and liquid states: Absolute scale of temperature, ideal gas equation; Deviation from ideality, van der Waals equation; Kinetic theory of gases, average, root mean square and most probable velocities and their relation with temperature; Law of partial pressures; Vapour pressure; Diffusion of gases.
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They address atomic structures, determination of the elementary physical charge, loss of definite and multiple proportions in chemistry, kinetics theories of gases, the kinetics theory as it relates to approaches to chemical thermodynamics, the behavior of gases from hydrodynamic laws to kinetic theory, the transition from the algorithmic mode to understanding of the behavior of gases, methods for the evaluation of scientific textbooks and the methods of understanding quantum numbers.
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Stefan explored many areas in hydrodynamics, optics, acoustics, electricity, magnetism and the kinetic theory of gases.
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